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The incidence of postoperative vomiting in children undergoing elective surgery at the university teaching hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Background: One of the most frequent complications of surgery is postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV); the incidence of which is said to be twice as high in children than in adults. This is very unpleasant for patients ... -
Incorporation of child survival strategies among mothers in Zambia : a knowledge, attitude and practice survey
(2012-08-01)The stuck sought to determine mothers' knowledge, attitude and practice of child survival strategies in rural Zambia, in respect to growth monitoring immunisations, breast feeding, nutrition/weaning, oral rehyclration ... -
Increased sensitization of health workers leading to detection of unintended cases of acute flaccid paralysis: A case of a “Konzo” outbreak in Western Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)The threat of high profile diseases causing outbreaks has drawn attention to public health surveillance systems, much needed for the timely detection of outbreaks. A disease characterized by weakness of the lower limbs in ... -
Increasing problem of alcohol abuse among the Zambian population in the psychiatric setting
(Health Press Zambia Bull., 2017)Alcohol abuse is related to the development of cancer, neuropsychiatric disorders, cardiovascular diseases and cirrhosis of the liver among others. Level of alcohol abuse varies in different subpopulations and is hypothesized ... -
Indications and short term outcomes of major limb amputations at the university teaching hospitals adult and emergency hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Introduction: Limb amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of a limb or extremity such as an arm, leg, foot, hand, toes or fingers. A major limb amputation is performed proximal to the wrist or ankle. There are ... -
Indications of Limb Amputation in Zambian Neonatals
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1984-01)A personal experience in the amputation of 27 limbs in 21 Zambian neonates has been presented. The indications for amputation have been elaborated. There were fewer immediate post-operative complications in the ... -
Indigenous knowledge systems for the treatment of hypertension in Lusaka, Zambia: Perceptions, Knowledge and Practice
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)A significant number of patients suffering from hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity, are said to access traditional medicine (TM) for their disease management. Traditional medicine, originating ... -
Indigenous Knowledge Systems for the Treatment of Hypertension in Lusaka, Zambia: Perceptions, Knowledge and Practice.
(Zambian Medical Association, 2016-01)Indigenous knowledge systems and traditional technologies have made and can continue to make a significant contribution to modern medicines with discovery of novel molecules in the treatment of various conditions. The ... -
Indigenous Knowledge Systems for the Treatment of Hypertension in Lusaka, Zambia: Perceptions, Knowledge and Practice.
(Zambian Medical Association, 2016-01)Indigenous knowledge systems and traditional technologies have made and can continue to make a significant contribution to modern medicines with discovery of novel molecules in the treatment of various conditions. The ... -
Infant Feeding Practices of HIV positive Mothers in Lusaka District
(2011-11-09)Despite the high prevalence of breastfeeding (98%) in Zambia, the majority of infants are not fed in compliance with WHO/UNICEF recommendation. The recommendation calls for a period of exclusive breastfeeding for six months ... -
Infant mortality in the Gwembe Valley
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1974)The Gwembe Valley lies in the Southern Province of Zambia and has been the subject of intense sociological and anthropological study (Colson 1967,Scudder 1968). The site of this survey was the upper Gwembe Valley, a ... -
An Infection Prevention Manual For Community And Health Care Institutions In Developing Countries
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2004)This Manual on Infection Prevention is based on the principles and policies of Infection Prevention. It is the first Manual to be written on this subject in Zambia. It constitutes years ... -
Infestation of man by the cestode in inermicapsifer madagascariensis in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1974-10)The infestation of a child with the cestode Inermicapsifer madagascariensis is reported for the first time in Zambia. The criteria used in arriving at the species diagnosis are discussed. As the probable rodent reservoir ... -
The influence of age and Education on Neuropsychological tests in Zambia
(2012-01-25)Introduction: The field of neuropsychology is considered to be fairly new. It uses different psychological tests for various reasons including diagnosis assessment and rehabilitation. However, these tests were developed ... -
Influence of age and education on neuropsychological tests in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2017)The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of age, education and reading ability on neuropsychological tests in Zambia. Methods and Materials: 324 adult participants were recruited from urban and rural areas in ... -
Influence of exogenous Prolactin on Thyroid uptake of 125I in Rats
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-08)Prolactin at a daily dose of 500g fated to influence thyroidal 125 I uptake in sexually mature male and ovariectomized female rats. The lowered mean uptake value in prolactin treated intact females is ... -
Influences of Haemoglobin-As genotype on asymptomatic plasmodium infections in children in Nchelenge District,Luapula province, Zambia
(2016-05-04)Background: It is approximated that about 50% of malaria infections are asymptomatic in areas where malaria is endemic. In these areas, transmission is intense and consistent over time. As a result, most adults who live ... -
Information & Communication Technology Standards and Guidelines
(Ministry of Health, 2014-02)This document establishes the Information & Communications Technology Standards and Guidelines for the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health is responsible for health in this country and it has embraced ICTs as an ... -
Integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) practice by trained health workers ( A baseline study)
(2012-06-18)In Zambia, one in ten children dies before the first birthday, and one in five before their fifth birthday. To reduce this unacceptable high under five mortality the IMCI strategy was introduced in Zambia in 1995 by the ... -
Intensive care unit in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-10)A retrospective study was made of cases admitted to intensive care unit at U.T.H. at Lusaka in 1975. Injury accounted for the majority of admissions and deaths. Head injury alone or in combination with other injuries was ...